There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Penn State University by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 24m$85–146Drive 378.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Penn State Universitycar 378.2 mi
7h 4m$69–100Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CVG - JST
- Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
6h 7m$172–612Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
10h 25m$73–108Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CVG - SCE
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 31m$102–528
Covington (CVG) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Penn State University is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Penn State University is 432 miles. The road distance is 380.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 24m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Cincinnati to Penn State University, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Penn State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Penn State University is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Cincinnati to Penn State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Covington to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Covington to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Covington to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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